This time last year, Bobby Massey, then a sophomore, transferred from Appomattox High School to Liberty Christian Academy. The move has turned out very well so far for the massive offensive line/defensive line prospect, a junior who has drawn the attention of both Virginia and Virginia Tech coaches in the early going.

On the gridiron this past season, Massey earned first-team all-state honors for his performance at offensive tackle and earned second-team all-state honors for his performance at defensive tackle. He was first-team all-conference for offense and defense. His junior season performance was certainly an improvement from his sophomore year, but it was his work ethic that really made a huge leap.

�Bobby is 6-6, 325 pounds. He�s a big, strong, powerful human being,� Liberty Christian Academy head coach Frank Rocco said. �He transferred to our school last year at this time. He came in at 6-4, 265 pounds. He really didn�t have the greatest work ethic and the classroom dedication was not there. Those are things he has really improved on. His off-season conditioning was excellent. Academically, he is now performing at an A, B and C level. He�s really working very hard and diligently on his academics as well as his strength and conditioning.

�Bobby is a can�t-miss type of guy. There are some things in his game he needs to improve on. I�ve coached on the college level and recruited and Bobby is a Division 1 athlete, there is no doubt about it. We timed him in the 40 last year at this time and he ran a 5.1. He runs very well for a big guy and he has pretty good lateral movement. Whether he is a high Division 1 remains to be seen. Academically, that is something he is working toward. Athletically, he�s the total package.�

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